Meaning of the word "prairie dog" in English
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prairie dog
US /ˈprer.i ˌdɔːɡ/
UK /ˈprer.i ˌdɔːɡ/
Noun
1.
a North American burrowing rodent of the squirrel family, with a barking cry, living in large colonies.
Example:
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We saw a family of prairie dogs pop out of their burrows.
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The prairie dog stood on its hind legs, alert to its surroundings.
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